Vengeance and retribution belong to me. In time their foot will slip, for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”
Rejoice, you nations, concerning his people, for he will avenge the blood of his servants. He will take vengeance on his adversaries; he will purify his land and his people.
Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the Lord, and he will rescue you.
Don’t say, “I’ll do to him what he did to me; I’ll repay the man for what he has done.”
Will not God grant justice to his elect who cry out to him day and night? Will he delay helping them?
I tell you that he will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes.
If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, because it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.
For we know the one who has said, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, and again, The Lord will judge his people.